The league fixtures in cluster III and IV and a pre-quarterfinal encounter between the winners of the two clusters will be held at St. Joseph’s College here.
The cluster III features Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram and Puducherry, while the other cluster consists of Goa, Orissa and Jharkhand.
Addressing media persons here on Thursday, the Tiruchi District Football Association (TDFA) president A. K. Yussouf said the tournament would be a treat to the local fans with some good sides participating.
He said Ravanan, alumni of St. Joseph’s College, as player (Tamil Nadu), and G. Thambiraj as referee would be the two men representing Tiruchi in the tournament.
“We have plans to honour former footballers from Tiruchi who made a mark in the national arena during the tourney,” Mr. Yussouf added.
Inaugural
Collector T. Soundiah will inaugurate the tournament here in the presence of Tamil Nadu Football Association president S. Cletus Babu and other dignitaries.
The TDFA secretary P. Ukramakali informed that entry is free for the spectators.
May 24: Jammu & Kashmir vs. Madhya Pradesh (7 a.m.), Puducherry vs. Mizoram (4 p.m.); May 25: Goa vs. Jharkhand (4 p.m.); May 26: Puducherry vs. Jammu & Kashmir (7 a.m.), Madhya Pradesh vs. Mizoram (4 p.m.); May 27: Orissa vs. Jharkhand (4 p.m.); May 28: Madhya Pradesh vs. Puducherry (7 a.m.), Jammu & Kashmir vs. Mizoram (4 p.m.); May 29: Orissa vs. Goa (4 p.m.); May 30: Rest day; May 31: Cluster III winner vs. cluster IV winner (4 p.m.).